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Turn your Fire tablet into an Echo Show with this new dock
August 16, 2025
TheAmazon Echo Showis a nifty piece of hardware that gives you all the power of anEcho smart speakercombined with a tablet-like display for additional functions. The list price of $230 is a significant downside to the product, though.
But now, Amazon is offering a workaround product that will turn your Amazon Fire tablet into a makeshift Echo Show. TheShow Mode Charging Dockwill prop up and charge yourAmazon Fire HD 8orFire HD 10tablet, and the upcoming Show Mode feature within the Fire software will add an always-on display and hands-free control of Alexa.
The dock charges the tablet by pin connections between the dock itself and a slim tablet case that comes along with it. See the pic below for an example:
In a way, this new charging dock and software combo is better than the actual Echo Show, as you can use the device as a smart display for certain tasks, and then un-dock the tablet to use it for other functions. The Echo Show, of course, can’t be turned into a tablet.
However, the list price for an Amazon Fire HD 10 is $165 (without annoying special offer ads), and the corresponding Show Mode Charging Dock is $55. Buying both together saves you about $10 as compared to buying an Echo Show, so it’s not like you’re getting enormous savings. But if you already have a Fire HD tablet, this Show Mode Charging Dock is a no-brainer.
The charging dock for the Fire HD 8 lists for$40, and the Fire HD 10 dock lists for$55. But if you pre-order one of the docks now, you’ll save $5 on either one. Both docks will ship on July 12 with free shipping for Amazon Prime members.
The software update that enables Show Mode on your Fire HD tablet launches on July 2. When you place your tablet into the Show Mode Charging Dock, it will automatically switch it to Show Mode. However, you will likely be able to switch the tablet into Show Mode manually without needing the official dock.
Click the buttons below to pre-order your Show Mode Charging Dock for your corresponding tablet:
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